The Misses Nisbet Educational Trust is a Charitable Trust established by the late Kenneth Nisbet Mure QC of Glasgow and of Heanish, Isle of Tiree. The purpose of the Trust is to support the advancement of education and that for the benefit of residents or former residents of Tiree, and in particular those who have attended school in Tiree, and such other persons who, in the opinion of the Trustees, have a substantial personal or family […]
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Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
On Friday 29 May 2020 the Chancellor announced that the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme ( SSEISS) will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by coronavirus. Individuals can continue to apply for the first SEISS grant until 13 July. Under the first grant, eligible individuals can claim a taxable grant worth 80% of their average monthly trading profits, paid out in a single instalment covering three months’ worth of profits, and capped […]
Read MoreFlexible Furloughing
On Friday 29 May 2020 the Chancellor announced that the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme(CJRS) is being extended. From 1 July 2020, businesses will be given the flexibility to bring furloughed employees back part time. This is a month earlier than previously announced to help support people back to work. Individual firms will decide the hours and shift patterns their employees will work on their return, so that they can decide on the best approach for them – and […]
Read MoreHelp with mortgages to continue for homeowners affected by Coronavirus
On the 25th May the Government announced that homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage due to Coronavirus will be able to extend their mortgage payment holiday for a further three months or alternatively can start making reduced payments. The availability of a three-month mortgage holiday was first announced in March and the first of these will be coming to an end in June. Mortgage lenders will contact homeowners who are already receiving a mortgage holiday to discuss a way forward. The Government has advised that […]
Read MoreTiree Community Support Assessment
The Tiree Community Development Trust is keen to understand how the Covid-19 epidemic has impacted on our community. The information we collect from this short survey will guide our team on how we can help to support you and your families as the crisis develops. Our survey contains 6 questions and takes no more than 5 minutes to complete. All answers will be anonymous. The survey will be open until Friday 5th June 2020 To access […]
Read MoreFunding closing date announced Monday 18th May 2020
Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund and the Creative, Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Hardship fund. The volume of new applications for the Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund and the £20 million Creative, Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Fund has resulted in a closing date being announced. It is expected that both funds will reach their full capacity in the coming days, therefore anticipate these closing at 5pm on Monday, 18 May. Use the following link to apply for the Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund https://findbusinesssupport.gov.scot/coronavirus-advice/sources-of-funding/the-pivotal-enterprise-resilience-fund Use the […]
Read MoreBBC 4 PODCAST with Paul Lewis
9th May 2020 Useful 30-minute Podcast covering mortgages, advice on how to claim for support from the Self-employment Income Support Scheme, how to claim back ‘working from home’ costs and holiday refunds advice. Pandemic-related salary cuts and being furloughed could affect your ability to get a mortgage. What will mortgage providers take into account – your previous normal salary or your 80% rate? And will job types in sectors hit badly by the coronavirus now be deemed less desirable by lenders? We hear your stories and get advice from […]
Read More14th May 2020 Business Gateway Webinar Structuring Your Business Finances: Covid-19 Challenge
This webinar looks at the impact of the pandemic on businesses and identifies the positive and practical steps you can take now to structure your finances in response to the Covid-19 challenge. Click link below to book https://www.bgateway.com/events/structuring-your-business-finances-covid-19-challenge-national-webinar-16838 If you require any further information regarding funding, please contact Alison Clark Covid-19 Response Coordinator Tiree Community Development Trust E: alison@tireetrust.org.uk T: 07741 489 959
Read MorePivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund
LATEST UPDATE: this fund was paused for applications at 5pm on Tuesday 5 May 2020 to allow partners to review applications received to date. We aim to reopen the fund next week and will keep businesses informed on next steps. On the 30th April 2020 the Scottish Government announced that a fund had been set up to support viable but vulnerable SMEs. This grant is for businesses that are vital to the local or national economic foundations of Scotland will play […]
Read MoreHMRC Self-employment Income Support Scheme
From Monday 4 May HMRC will begin contacting customers (**see note below) who may be eligible for the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). The scheme will allow you to claim a taxable grant of 80% of your average monthly trading profits, paid out in a single instalment covering 3 months, and capped at £7,500 altogether. This is a temporary scheme, but it may be extended. Use the link below to see further details. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme ** You will need to have an on-line […]
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